Manufacturing Textile Products at SVQ Level 2

The Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) level 2 in Manufacturing Textile Products at SCQF level 5 allows candidates to demonstrate competence in job related skills in their particular area of work and expertise.

The qualification covers health and safety, security at work and contributing to achieving product quality. Learners can also focus on more specialist areas such as weaving, Textile operations, dying and printing fabric and working with Harris Tweed.

This qualification has been designed in partnership/jointly awarded with the Creative Skillset Sector Skills Council to ensure relevance to the sector.

SVQs are based on National Occupational Standards. SQA works in partnership with other organisations to ensure that National Occupational Standards (NOS) are relevant to the current and future needs of Scottish industries.

This qualification is available through employers and training providers.

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Why deliver this qualification

Upon successful completion, learners will gain an internationally recognised qualification which guarantees that they have the skills, knowledge and abilities required to carry out their role successfully. Employers will also benefit from their employees being proficient.

The SVQ is offered in the workplace. As assessment is carried out in the workplace, this minimises any time learners would need to be away from their work.

Candidates can progress to a range of qualifications, including the SVQ level 3 in Manufacturing Textile Products.

Who does this qualification suit

This SVQ is suitable for:

learners who may have just left school

individuals who are currently in employment and who wish to obtain a formal qualification

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities which allow then to gather the required evidence.

No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification, although experience in/knowledge of the subject would be an advantage.

Progression

The level 2 award could provide progression to:

an HNC/HND in Fashion or Textiles

an SVQ in Manufacturing Textile Products at SCQF level 7

degree level study at a higher education institution

employment in the Fashion or Textiles sectors

Approval

Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.

Centres without devolved authority will have to come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Guide to Approval

How to assess

For general information on how to assess this qualification, please refer to the document Guidance on how to assess SVQs. For detailed guidance on how to assess this particular SVQ, please refer to the Assessment Strategy.

Useful Links

STAG comprises the 14 Universities and Colleges across Scotland who deliver training and skills development for the textiles industry. Their aim is to increase collaboration between institutions and industry and to work in partnership to raise skill levels and contribute to the long-term sustainability and growth of the textiles industry in Scotland. Visit their website to read about opportunities it offers to learners, training providers and employers.